What are the most dangerous food?
If food businesses that cut corners around food and hygiene standards carry all the blame?
human behavior and the reasons why we are not doing enough to prevent food contamination.
an outbreak of contaminated food are more common today than in previous years. Unfortunately, the dangers not only come from high-risk foods such as meat and dairy products, but also from our 5-day-healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. Some of the more dangerous ingredients are listed below.
But human behavior plays an important role in consumption and the spread of contaminated food. Every year thousands of consumers have become ill, they must visit the hospital or die from diseases associated with food can be prevented.
Many Britons do not know that the food you buy may be unfit, and offers a serious threat to their health. Shopping in a supermarket based on a collectively held assumption is that food is bought is completely safe and poses no threat. There are various explanations for such behavior among customers, such as the fact that the food was bought by well-known Market or because the food itself is a popular big-name brand. Some customers may instinctively feel a level of trust in a shop or brand, and would not consider the possibility that their food could be unsafe or unfit for consumption. Many of us may simply be too hungry at that time, or if you listen to lawmakers late night takeaway after a heavy night out - too intoxicated - even thinking about the risks
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When we go out to eat we can never be sure of food hygiene standards in place. Although the presence of an open kitchen in the restaurant or takeaway, where consumers can watch and see their food being prepared goes a long way in alleviating any problems.
However, all consumers are to blame for the collective hopes of those who are engaged and preparing our food for us to eat before they met UK / EU food hygiene legal requirements.
All persons who handle food can meet their legal obligation to deposit on-line.
food hygiene training has changed. It used to be at level 1, and basic food hygiene course aimed at food handlers. Level 1 is the only food safety awareness and therefore unfit for food handlers.
Today, the current requirement for food handlers is to finish the UK level 2 food and hygiene course for which a certificate is sent to the candidate that can be used as evidence that the UK / EU food hygiene and legal requirements were met.
The Environmental Health Officers are only one line of defense against those who handle food and businesses that do not meet food hygiene requirements.
But what is in our control and what can we do?
So a good starting place in the supermarket itself.
is always fruit and vegetables separate from any raw meat, fish and poultry.
Be on the lookout for:
Unsafe fruits or vegetables that have been damaged or broken skin outer layer, like an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
hazardous foods (such as pre-stuffed chicken or turkey). Unfortunately some of the more popular and healthiest foods are also dangerous. Leafy vegetables (although health fanatics may wince at the thought), eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomato, sprouts, and berries can all be highly contaminated with pathogens.
Once you get home there are some key numbers to remember:
Raw meat should be cooked or frozen within 2 days.
Never thaw meat at room temperature! Always use a microwave or refrigerator, and then start cooking immediately.
Food thermometers are becoming increasingly popular in homes, as they help alleviate any questions about whether the meat is cooked.
safe temperatures for most of the meals was 70 ° C (or 160 ° F), (some fish can be done a little less), but it is safer to cook chicken or turkey to 74 ° C (or 165 ˚ F) .
Leftovers should be eaten within 3:00 to 5:00 day and frozen remains should be eaten within 2 months.
What if we eat out?
The two KFC outlets in Sydney, Australia were hit with a massive $ 73,125 fine in March 2009 after a customer complained about the cleanliness of premises.
Consumers can play a key role in helping the environmental health officers and local authorities, police food safety standards, such as food hygiene complaints taken seriously and can lead to quick action.
food handlers, and you have a legal (and hopefully moral) obligation to be adequately trained in food hygiene.
Most food related illnesses are preventable.
Although some of these food and hygiene are important tips, it's time for a clear and universal focus in public health legislation is based on prevention of diseases associated with food, not just reform the policy based on the reaction .
If you suspect a violation of food hygiene standards, food standards, you can contact the Agency on 020 7276 8829th